Catching Up with Kevin and Jason from the Cyber Distortion Podcast

In this episode of CYBR.HAK.CAST, hosts Phil and Michael are joined by Kevin Pentecost (Information Security Director at SMP and co-host of the Cyber Distortion podcast) and Jason Popillion (Founder & CEO of Cipher Nova and co-host of Cyber Distortion). Things Mentioned:AI chatbots and digital companions are reshaping emotional connection - https://www.apa.org/monitor/2026/01-02/trends-digital-ai-relationships-emotional-connectionMeta Patented AI That Takes Over Your Account When You Die, Keeps Posting Forever - https://futurism.com/future-society/meta-patented-ai-die-keeps-postingAI griefbots could change how we mourn — but there are serious risks ahead - https://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/ai-griefbots-could-change-how-we-mourn-but-there-are-serious-risks-aheadOpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger joins OpenAI - https://mashable.com/article/openclaw-founder-peter-steinberger-joins-openaiCyber Distortion Podcast - https://cyberdistortionpodcast.comCYBR.HAK.CON. - https://www.cybrhakcon.com/  Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at [email protected]  Keep up with Our Events:LinkedInXFacebookInstagramKeep up with CYBR.SEC.Media:LinkedInXFacebookInstagramCheck out our other show:CYBR.SEC.CASTCheck out our Conferences and Events:CYBR.SEC.CON.OT.SEC.CON.CYBR.HAK.CON.EXEC.SEC.CON.CSC User GroupSupport CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit EffortsCYBR.SEC.CareersApply to the CYBR.SEC.Careers ScholarshipTaylor Austin Broussard Memorial Scholarship Thank you to our Media Partners:Barcode Podcast - https://www.barcodesecurity.com/podcastCyber Distortion Podcast - https://cyberdistortionpodcast.comKill Chain Radio - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/len-noe_coming-soon-activity-7427353254482755584-7ZSP/?utm_so